Teesside Mind

09/08/2025

A big shoutout to Anj, her amazing colleagues from CMA CGM GROUP (Official) the brilliant team at Cleveland Classics Netball Club and their friends — all of whom took on the Gallon Walk last weekend to raise awareness and support for Teesside Mind. 💙👏

And a huge thank you to everyone who donated — together, they raised an incredible £700 to help support mental health in our community!

✨ Inspired by what they’ve done? Could you do your own thing to support better mental health across Teesside? Whether it’s a challenge, an event, or something totally unique — we’re here to support you every step of the way!

Find out more: https://ow.ly/4TRS50WC4BG

06/08/2025

🚨 Final places up for grabs! 🚨

Want to give Couch to 5K a go — but not sure where to start? Come and join our welcoming, inclusive and supportive running group, meeting Thursdays at 6pm in Stewart Park. 🌳👟

Whether you're completely new to running or just looking for a fresh start, you’ll be supported every step of the way by our amazing run leaders from Boro Runners (a huge thank you to them!).

✨ It’s Couch to 5K, but better — because we’re doing it together.
💬 Worried about anything stopping you from joining? We’re here to help.

Massive thanks to the Buxton Movers Fund and Mind for making this all possible and helping bring people together through movement. 🙌

📩 Interested? Drop us a message or email
📧 fundraising@teessidemind.org.uk
But be quick – spaces are almost gone!

22/07/2025

If you're struggling, then why not try supported self-help, our FREE 6-week guided programme

We can help you with

🔵 Anxiety and panic attacks
🔵 Low self esteem
🔵 Low mood and depression
🔵 Loneliness and feeling lonely
🔵 Grief and loss
🔵 Managing anger
🔵 Managing stress
🔵 Menopause

☎️ Each week we'll call to check in on how you're doing and give you any support you might need

💌 We'll also send you materials to help you understand and manage your feelings

Find out more and sign up here https://ow.ly/zykk50VKHpj

17/07/2025

Su***de awareness will be taught in all secondary schools in England from next year.

We know just how important it is to have conversations about su***de awareness. Talking about difficult subjects like su***de is vital and can help save lives. It remains the leading cause of death amongst young people, so factoring age appropriate lessons into the curriculum is hugely welcomed by us.

Education that promotes open conversations, reduces stigma, builds resilience and encourages young people to reach out for themselves or others can only be a force for good.

We're here to support young people, schools, parents and carers, and we'll continue to be there for anyone who needs us.

Remember, you're not alone 💙

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16/07/2025

💼 The price of ignoring mental health at work? £34.9 billion a year.

That’s how much poor mental health is costing UK businesses each year.

But there’s good news:
📈 For every £1 invested in workplace wellbeing, employers can expect a £5 return — through increased productivity, reduced absenteeism, and better staff retention.

At Teesside Mind, we support organisations to create healthier, happier workplaces through tailored mental health and wellbeing services.

👉 Discover how we can help your business thrive:
🔗 https://ow.ly/S8P550Wpf1V

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15/07/2025

🚨 Volunteer Success Story: Kristen’s Journey 🚨

Meet Kristen, a Psychology with Counselling student who volunteered as an Appropriate Adult with Teesside Mind — and turned that experience into a stepping stone for her NHS career.

While balancing full-time work and study, Kristen supported vulnerable adults in police custody, helping safeguard their rights and wellbeing. Her commitment and compassion stood out — so much so that it helped her secure a highly competitive training role in Clinical Neurophysiology.

🗣 “The interviewers said my volunteering experience really stood out. It gave me great examples to talk about and showed my dedication to supporting others.”

Kristen’s story is a powerful reminder of how volunteering can open doors, grow confidence, and make a real impact — both personally and professionally.

👉 Read more about Kristen’s inspiring journey here: https://ow.ly/LetI50Wpc9V

👉 Find out how to become an Appropriate Adult here https://www.teessidemind.org.uk/support-us/volunteering/roles

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Kristen, 24, first came across the Appropriate Adult volunteer role with Teesside Mind while browsing for meaningful ways to support others alongside her studies. As a Psychology with Counselling student at the Open University, she was drawn to the role for its relevance to her course — and its po...

14/07/2025

Supporting someone else is sometimes called caring.

🤗 A Carer is anyone, including children and adults, who looks after a family member, partner or friend who needs help because of their illness, frailty, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction and cannot cope without their support.

💙 The care they give is unpaid.

👏 We think Carers are amazing people and we’re here for you, you’re not alone.

👉If you're taking care of someone and you need some support, then find out how we can help https://ow.ly/4h1t50SBJMY

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12/07/2025

🏃‍♀️ Want to get moving, boost your fitness, and support your mental health?

Our first session was a great success – but we still have a few spaces available in our FREE 12-week Couch to 5k Beginners Mental Wellbeing Running Group, launched by Teesside Mind in partnership with Buxton.

✅ No experience needed
✅ Qualified run leaders from our amazing friends at
✅ Friendly, supportive, and welcoming environment
✅ Meet others, build confidence, and improve your wellbeing
✅ Thursday evenings | 12 weeks | Stewart Park

Whether you’ve never run before or are just getting started, this is a safe and encouraging space to build your fitness, connect with others, and support your mental health. 🫶

Need a bit of help getting started? We can assist with running equipment, travel, and other practical barriers — just let us know!

📩 Sign up while spaces last:
👉 Drop us a message if you are interested or email fundraising@teessidemind.org.uk

11/07/2025

🚴‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏊‍♂️ 150 Miles. 24 Hours. In Memory of Paul.

Our Senior Leadership Team is taking on an incredible challenge: covering 150 miles in just 24 hours — through a mix of cycling, running, swimming, and more — to mark Teesside Mind’s 30th anniversary.

But for us, this is more than just a challenge — it’s personal.

We’re doing it in memory of our former colleague and dear friend, Paul Christon, who sadly passed away in 2020. Paul was a passionate advocate for mental health and a tireless fundraiser for Teesside Mind. Had he been here today, we know he would’ve been leading the charge with his signature grit, heart, and humour.

To honour his legacy, we’re reimagining one of his greatest achievements — the 150-mile Coast to Coast challenge — and completing it as a team, in our own way.

💙 In a truly special moment, Paul’s wife, Shelly, will be joining us for the final leg of the challenge, walking with us from Skelton at 4:30pm to our finish point at Saltburn Pier — where we’ll celebrate with fish and chips at 6pm, just as Paul did after completing his own Coast-to-Coast ride.

🙏 Please support us if you can:
👉 https://ow.ly/CtpL50WofBG

10/07/2025

07/07/2025

Are your emotions getting on top of you?

Supported self-help is a FREE 6-week guided programme

If you're struggling, we can help you with

🔵 Anxiety and panic attacks
🔵 Grief and loss
🔵 Loneliness and feeling lonely
🔵 Low self esteem
🔵 Low mood and depression
🔵 Managing anger
🔵 Managing stress
🔵 Menopause

☎️ Each week we'll call to check in on how you're doing and give you any support you might need

💌 We'll also send you materials to help you understand and manage your feelings

Find out more and sign up here https://ow.ly/zykk50VKHpj

06/07/2025

🌟 We're Hiring! 🌟
Passionate about supporting young people’s mental health? Join our Be Heard service at Teesside Mind as a Mental Health Youth Worker!

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people across Teesside 💬💛

🧠 Role: Mental Health Youth Worker
📍 Location: Working across Teesside primarily in drop-in locations in the boroughs of Redcar & Cleveland and Stockton
🕒 Deadline: 16th July 2025
📄 Apply here 👉 https://ow.ly/uePx50Wl2XU

If you're empathetic, driven, and ready to be a voice for young people, we want to hear from you!

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